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Denmark proposes NATO surveillance mission for Greenland

Mr. Rutte wrote on X that he had discussed how important the Arctic including Greenland is to our collective security with the Danish Minister and Greenland's top diplomat

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:14 am

Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

Irans streets have largely been quiet for a week, authorities and social media posts indicated, since anti-government protests that began in late December were put down in three days of mass violence

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:09 pm

Trumps Gaza plan: France wont join, Canada wont pay

The Board of Peaces charter goes beyond the sole framework of Gaza, a source close to French President Emmanuel Macron said; Canada will not pay for a seat on the board, nor has that been requested of Canada at this time, a government source said.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 10:44 pm

Connectivity key to boosting Indonesia's tourism growth: Ministry

Deputy for Marketing at the Ministry of Tourism, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, emphasized that connectivity is a crucial pillar ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 9:21 pm

BRIN prepares future tech forecast to boost research competitiveness

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is currently preparing a future technology forecast to anticipate ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 9:15 pm

Indonesia pushes equal access in public transport to cut emissions

The Ministry of Transportation has emphasized the importance of equal service and accessibility in public ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 9:08 pm

Indonesia pushes agricultural downstreaming to boost farmers income

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called on regional governments to accelerate downstreaming of local ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

Health Minister targets full recovery in Sumatra flood zones by March

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin is targeting full health services recovery in the disaster-affected areas of ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

President Prabowo orders urgent flood response as heavy rains hit Java

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an urgent response to floods across Java, instructing ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

Election law revision will not regulate permanent political coalitions

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the revision of the Law on General Elections does not regulate permanent ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:47 pm

Sumatran flood displacement drops to 135,696 as recovery speeds up

The number of people displaced by floods and landslides in three Sumatran provinces last November has fallen to 135,696 ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:34 pm

Indonesia promotes bioavtur to cut aviation emissions

Indonesias Ministry of Transportation is advancing the use of bioavturan aviation biofuelas part ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:21 pm

Prabowo to sign maritime deal, meet King Charles and UK PM in London

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to sign a maritime partnership agreement, including cooperation on ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:21 pm

Deadly blast hits Kabul hotel, say Afghan police, government

We do have casualties, both wounded and killed, said the Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

WeLab completes US$220 million Series D strategic financing, marking the largest digital banking capital raise in Asia

WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, announced the successful closing of its Series D strategic financing, ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 6:27 pm

Prabowo to speak at WEF Davos, Trump meeting still unconfirmed

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be one of the speakers at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

Indonesia's BMKG advances AI-powered weather forecasting

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has enhanced its short-term weather ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

Prabowo urges electoral system to prioritize public interest: minister

President Prabowo Subianto has underscored that any discussion on Indonesias electoral system must remain ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Indonesian Presidential Elections will remain direct amid law revision

The revision of the Election Law by the House of Representatives (DPR) will not alter the direct method of the ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Indonesia's mangrove coverage rises to 3.46 million hectares

Indonesia's mangrove coverage increased by 15,164 hectares to 3,455,628 hectares in 2025, according to the Ministry ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:31 pm

Indonesia backs global action on water for food security in Berlin

The Indonesian government has urged the international community to intensify efforts to strengthen water management as ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:27 pm

Myanmar Scam Job Vacancies Surge Despite Junta Crackdown

Adverts for new centers reported in Myawaddy, Yangon and Mandalay as the regime touts intensified action against the multibillion-dollar cyber-fraud industry.

The Irrawaddy 19 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Junta Protests Against Timor-Leste Presidents Meeting with Myanmar Rights Group

Ramos-Hortas meeting with members of the Chin Human Rights Organizationwho were in Dili to file charges against Myanmar junta leadersconstitutes blatant interference, regime complains.

The Irrawaddy 19 Jan 2026 3:44 pm

Indonesia's Transport Ministry:ATR aircraft was airworthy before crash

The Ministry of Transportation has confirmed that the ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in the Bulusaraung mountain ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 3:43 pm

Charting the Arakan Armys Battles in 2025

The Rakhine rebel group has been fighting the regime and its allies on multiple fronts, from the mountains to the coast.

The Irrawaddy 19 Jan 2026 3:31 pm

Second victim found in ATR plane crash on Mount Bulusaraung S Sulawesi

A joint search and rescue team has found another victim of the Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) ATR 42-500 plane crash in ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts six times, ash plumes reach 1 km

Mount Semeru, which stands 3,676 meters above sea level in East Java, erupted six times on Monday morning, producing ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

ATR crash probe: All crew declared medically fit, says Ministry

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation stated on Monday that all crew members of the ATR 42-500 aircraft found in ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 3:08 pm

ATR plane crash: Victims' families provide DNA for identification

The family of Muhammad Farhan Gunawan, one of the victims of the ATR 42-500 plane crash on Mount Bulusaraung, South ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 2:50 pm

Indonesia prepares two evacuation options for ATR plane crash victims

Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) is preparing two evacuation options for victims of the ATR ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 1:52 pm

The Political Economy of Polluted Rivers in Mainland Southeast Asia

With upstream accountability elusive, Thailand could emerge as a pragmatic leader on Mekong and Salween river protection.

The Irrawaddy 19 Jan 2026 1:33 pm

Indonesia to develop malapari oil as sustainable alternative fuel

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is collaborating with private companies to develop malapari ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 1:19 pm

GTRI urges India to press European Union on non-tariff barriers in FTA

The conclusion of the India-EU FTA negotiations is expected to be announced on January 27

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:02 pm

14 dead after fire breaks out at shopping mall in Pakistans Karachi

Karachi: Fourteen people, including a firefighter, died and dozens were injured in a horrific fire that broke out in a huge, old mall in Pakistans Karachi on the night of Saturday, January 17. The fire, which broke out at the Gul Plaza, a wholesale and retail market which had shops in the basement, mezzanine and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 19 Jan 2026 12:58 pm

Indonesia prepares community mining rules to curb illegal practices

Andre Rosiade, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR), stated that the government will soon prepare regulations ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 11:59 am

Death toll in Karachi mall fire jumps to 11

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab says that more than 60 people were missing

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:01 am

Danantara debuts at 2026 WEF to foster global partnerships

Indonesias investment and sovereign wealth manager, Danantara, is participating in the 2026 World Economic Forum ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 10:33 am

Indonesia's BPJPH coordinates agencies for halal certification rollout

Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has begun coordinating with relevant government institutions, ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 9:38 am

Limited internet briefly returns in Iran after protest blackout

Alarm has grown over the threat of capital punishment against arrested protesters, even as Trump said Iran had called off hundreds of executions

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:07 am

Indonesia's KNKT classifies South Sulawesi ATR 42 crash as CFIT case

Indonesias National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) has classified the fatal crash of an ATR 42-500 ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:48 am

President Prabowo to meet King Charles III, PM Starmer during UK visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will meet King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:45 am

India's thriving online delivery platforms face a year of reckoning

Gig workers are bargaining for more safety nets, but platforms say over-regulation will hurt the industry.

BBC 19 Jan 2026 8:18 am

Explosion at steel plate factory in China's Inner Mongolia region kills 2

Sixty-six people were hospitalized after the blast, with three in critical condition

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:10 am

Two high-speed trains collide and derail in Spain; at least 20 killed

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia said on Sunday they were following with great concern news of the train disaster

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:01 am

NZ beat India to claim historic ODI series win

New Zealand clinch their first one-day international series win in India with a 41-run victory in the deciding third match.

BBC 18 Jan 2026 11:15 pm

Pakistan says Trump invited PM Shehbaz to join Gaza Board of Peace

Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday, January 18, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. The White House released a list of appointed members to the founding Executive Board of the Board of Peace on Friday as the country moved to the second Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 18 Jan 2026 9:14 pm

Borders should not be decided by tanks or terrorists: Poland Deputy PM Sikorski

Ahead of a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the Polish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister says his country is pleased with Indian reduction in Russian oil purchases, and hopes for an EU-India FTA next week

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 9:12 pm

Minister affirms assistance for ATR 42-500 aircraft search operation

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi emphasized that his ministry is providing assistance, information support, and ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 9:06 pm

Italian PM calls threatened U.S. tariffs over Greenland a mistake

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25% on all goods sent to the United States from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland over their objections to his moves

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 7:57 pm

RI govt to facilitate firms to secure 0% tuna export tariffs to Japan

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is ready to facilitate fish processing units (UPIs) seeking to ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops to possibly deploy to Minnesota, reports say

The army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case violence in the northern State escalates, the Washington Post reported adding that it is not clear whether any of them will be sent

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 6:15 pm

Iran considers gradually restoring internet after shutdown

AFP was able to connect to the internet from its Tehran office, though the vast majority of internet providers and mobile internet remain cut on Sunday (January 18, 2026) morning

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

President Pabowo to deliver speech at the WEF Davos on January 22

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to deliver a keynote address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 4:09 pm

Some 1,200 companies start production, create 218,892 jobs: minister

The Ministry of Industry recorded that as of January 15, as many as 1,236 industrial companies have started their ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 3:23 pm

Spanish PM Sanchez says U.S. invasion of Greenland 'would make Putin happiest man on earth'

Any military action by the U.S. against Denmark's vast Arctic island would damage NATO and legitimize the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, says Spanish Prime Minister

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 2:13 pm

Hindu businessman beaten to death in Bangladesh over bananas, three detained

It has not been confirmed whether the incident that occurred in the Kaliganj area of Gazipur district is related to the recent spate of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 1:26 pm

Basarnas sets 1-Km search radius at ATR 42-500 crash site

The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has established a one-kilometer search radius around the fuselage ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

Syria state media says two main bridges on Euphrates destroyed in Raqa

The SDF [Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces] organisation detonated the new Alrashid bridge in Raqqa city, says SANA news agency

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 12:15 pm

Gazas yellow line: Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing vague ceasefire marking

As of Tuesday (January 13, 2026), the military had acknowledged killing 57 people around the yellow line, saying most were militants

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 12:14 pm

BNN emphasizes importance of drug prevention through education

Head of the Indonesian National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Suyudi Ario Seto emphasized the importance of strengthening ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 11:12 am

World Economic Forum 2026: Davos fortified as it awaits global elites, from Trump to Zelenskyy

More than 5,000 armed forces personnel, snipers at vantage points, AI-powered drones and special tools to counter spywares and espionage security is like never before

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 11:00 am

S. Sulawesi police readies DVI team to identify ATR plane victims

The South Sulawesi Regional Police have prepared a Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team to identify victims of the ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 10:52 am

RI's participation at Davos 2026 to bolster competitiveness: minister

Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani noted that Indonesia's participation at the 56th Annual ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 10:35 am

Three killed as massive fire engulfs dozens of shops at shopping mall in southern Pakistan

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Police said an investigation would be launched once the blaze was extinguished

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 10:15 am

UPDATE - Indonesia SAR finds debris from missing ATR flight

Joint search and rescue teams on Sunday found debris from an ATR 42-500 aircraft flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 8:34 am

Missing ATR plane found on South Sulawesi hilltop

An ATR 42-500 aircraft previously reported missing was found on the peak of Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep District, ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 8:14 am

Inmates in 3 Guatemalan prisons hold dozens of guards hostage

Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda said he was willing to talk with the inmates, but would not accede to their demands in seeking the release of the 46 guards.

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 8:07 am

Indonesia steps up dawn search for missing ATR plane

A large joint rescue team will resume pre-dawn searches on Sunday for an ATR 42-500 aircraft missing on a ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 8:00 am

Three fisheries staff confirmed on missing ATR flight: ministry

Indonesias fisheries ministry said three employees were aboard an ATR 42-500 aircraft that lost contact over ...

Antara News 18 Jan 2026 7:51 am

Iran protests | The revolution will not be televised

What began as a shopkeepers strike transformed into one of the largest anti-government protests the Islamic Republic has seen, triggering a violent state crackdown in which thousands are feared killed; Tehran says Western intelligence agencies hijacked the protest and unleashed domestic terror

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 1:05 am

Trump announces 10% tariff on eight European countries for opposing U.S. control of Greenland

The U.S. President said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, U.K., the Netherlands, and Finland would face the tariff, which would be raised to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 10:15 pm

Regional passenger aircraft with 11 people missing in Indonesia; search underway

The plane was last tracked at 01:17 p.m. the Leang-Leang area of Maros, a mountainous district of South Sulawesi province

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 8:09 pm

Minister urges Gunung Kunci Fort to be designated as heritage site

Culture Minister Fadli Zon has urged that Gunung Kunci Fort and Palasari Fort in Sumedang District, West Java, be ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 7:34 pm

Pineapple as leading commodity in transmigration areas: Ministry

Deputy Minister for Transmigration Viva Yoga Mauladi has assessed that moris pineapple can be developed as a leading ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 7:01 pm

Two Rafflesia flowers bloom together in West Sumatra nature reserve

Two individual Rafflesia arnoldi flowers bloomed simultaneously in the Batang Palupuh Nature Reserve, Agam District, ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 6:49 pm

President Prabowo issues strategic directives to military elites

President Prabowo Subianto convened a meeting with leaders of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 6:25 pm

Indonesia Free Meal Program to support farmers, boost local economies

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has called on nutrition service units (SPPGs) operating as kitchens ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 6:01 pm

Basarnas confirms 11 people aboard missing ATR 42-500 in Sulawesi

Indonesian SAR agency Basarnas confirmed that the Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) ATR 42-500 aircraft, which went missing ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 4:37 pm

Indonesia launches search for missing ATR plane in South Sulawesi

The Transportation Ministry has confirmed that an ATR 42-500 aircraft, registered PK-THT and operated by Indonesia Air ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 4:03 pm

West Papua taps public spaces to boost Free Health Check uptake

The West Papua provincial government has decided to utilize public spaces and social activities to expand the reach of ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 3:47 pm

Hindu man crushed to death in Bangladesh

The incident, which took place in Rajbari district, marks the latest in a spate of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 3:13 pm

Ministry strengthens educational, religious facilities in Maluku

Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar symbolically handed over central government assistance to ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 3:02 pm

BNPB deploys 220 students to verify flood, landslide damage in Aceh

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is engaging hundreds of college students to accelerate the ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 2:48 pm

Pakistan security forces kill 12 terrorists in Balochistan

Pakistani security forces neutralized 12 terrorists in Balochistan after an attack on two banks and a police station in Kharan town. The militants had looted 3.4 million PKR and taken hostages, who were later rescued unharmed. This incident marks the year's largest terror attack in the restive province.

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:56 pm

Yemen separatist chief defiant in first comments since disappearance

Aidarous al-Zubaidi's UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council forces in December captured two Yemeni provinces in an offensive that was rolled back by Saudi strikes and Riyadh's allied forces on the ground

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 12:47 pm

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi not averse to joining politics

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has relocated to Islamabad. He has expressed openness to entering politics in the future. Afridi desires to witness Pakistan's prosperity. He believes this is achievable when governments and institutions complete their constitutional tenures. He feels Pakistan and its cricket have provided him with much. He wishes to contribute to his nation's progress.

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:35 pm

Torrential rains, flooding in southern Africa kill more than 100 people; Mozambique, Zimbabwe among hardest hit

Mozambiques Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction said 103 people had died in an unusually severe rainy season since late last year

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 12:26 pm

US, Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise Inspired Gambit 2026

Islamabad: American and Pakistani troops concluded joint training at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi during exercise Inspired Gambit 2026. Training exercises like this between the US and Pakistan strengthen our long-standing defence ties, Dawn reported on Saturday, quoting a statement issued by the US Central Command (Centcom). The exercise concluded this week focused on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 12:24 pm

Deputy Minister Tan endorses women's role in rural development

Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan has emphasized the importance of ...

Antara News 17 Jan 2026 12:03 pm